The man who has no money is poor, but one who has nothing but money is poorer. He only is rich who can enjoy without owning; he is poor who though he has millions is covetous.

Summary

This quote suggests that true wealth is not measured by the amount of money one possesses, but by one's ability to find enjoyment and contentment without material possessions. It implies that a person who lacks money may be poor, but someone who solely focuses on accumulating wealth is even poorer in spirit. The quote highlights the importance of being able to appreciate and derive happiness from non-material aspects of life, suggesting that people who are constantly driven by greed for more monetary wealth are ultimately impoverished.

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